Most people can count on one hand the number of Black teachers they had during their schooling. Our guest Sharif El-Mekki is working to change that. Sharif discusses how underrepresentation of Black teachers has repercussions for all of our children, and for Black children in particular.

Why Aren’t There More Black Teachers?

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Why Aren’t There More Black Teachers?

Why Aren’t There More Black Teachers?